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Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Del Amo Behavioral Health Systems of Southern California!

Del Amo Behavioral Health System provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health treatment for children, adolescents and adults in the Los Angeles of Southern California. Led by clinicians recognized for their expertise in mental illness, Del Amo Behavioral Health System provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental health, detoxification, sexual addiction, eating disorders, and trauma-related issues. To learn more about our programs and services, please visit our website at www.delamohospital.com.

We currently have a position available for a Per Diem Sr. Technician/Inpatient Coder Del Amo Hospital. Del Amo Hospital is a 166-bed behavioral health facility that is located in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.

Del Amo Hospital provides a full spectrum of quality mental health care that includes: assessments and referrals, crisis intervention, adolescent and adult services, as well as specialty programs. Del Amo has distinguished itself through a wide range of programs that are individually tailored to each client's individual needs. Del Amo's commitment to service excellence extends to all with whom we come into contact. We are committed to ensure our patients receive the optimal level of care that will be most beneficial to their recovery. Through the capabilities of our professional team continuously improving our systems and processes, we strive to be the premiere provider of mental health services. Del Amo Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is licensed by the State of California Department of Health Services.

This position is responsible for the timely coding and abstracting of medical records in accordance with the current principles of ICD-10 and CPT coding guidelines using Quadramed/Quantum encoding system. This position will also resolve technical coding and sequencing problems with the HIM manager and or CFO, and is responsible for accurate abstracting of patient data into the AS-400 computerized data base system in accordance with the department policies and guidelines. This position is also responsible for monitoring the unbilled report (AR-Report) and maintaining compliance within the established turn-around time of 5-days, and performing clerical and/or technical medical record duties.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Informs and educates the medical staff and clinicians regarding documentation within the chart as it pertains to The Joint Commission, Title XXII, Medicare and hospital By-laws.

Informs and educates the medical staff on the latest coding issues and documentation in order to have an accurate diagnosis within the medical record.

Accurately abstracts patient data into the AS-400 computerized data base system in accordance with the department policies and guidelines.

Maintains the interim billing, inputting data into the AS-400 within a 10-day period.

Monitors the unbilled report (AR-Report) and maintains compliance within the established turn-around time of 5-days.

Always maintains abstracting of discharged records within five (5) days of discharge, enters data accurately into Med Series computer to ensure bill closing within (5) days.

Coordinates with the business office personnel for coding issues and billing.

Interfaces with the medical staff in order to acquire the required data to complete the interim and final coding of charts.

Organizes materials and assures all records for the month have been abstracted properly with no errors before requesting monthly report.

Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and a steady level of productivity as evidenced by timely and accurate receipt of monthly reports from AS-400.